Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Identifying and showcasing teens with exceptional artistic and literary talent since 1923.

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. Each year, increasing numbers of teens participate in the program and become a part of our community–young artists and writers, filmmakers and photographers, poets and sculptors, along with countless educators who s

upport and encourage the creative process. The Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Today, we work with nearly 100 affiliate partners across the country to bring the Awards to local communities. Teens in grades 7-12, from public, private, or home schools, can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for their chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited and published. Students also submit work for direct and tuition-based scholarships, and for special honors like the National Student Poets Program, a joint project between the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have grown to be the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Join us as a student, educator, affiliate, partner, or supporter and claim your place within our nation’s creative legacy.

We're looking for arts and writing organizations that can recruit jurors and evaluate outstanding submissions for the R...
08/18/2026

We're looking for arts and writing organizations that can recruit jurors and evaluate outstanding submissions for the Region-at-Large program of the 2027 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Apply today: https://forms.gle/XfkfZFmyhHA9JZHa7

Fashion blogger Biz Sherbert attended the Scholastic Awards National Ceremony and talked to some of our award-winning te...
07/30/2026

Fashion blogger Biz Sherbert attended the Scholastic Awards National Ceremony and talked to some of our award-winning teens about their trendsetting outfits and future goals. Check out the post to meet some of these fashionable teens!

An afternoon at Carnegie Hall with America's most talented teenage artists

To the teachers who help us look at life differently, and to the ones who share in our greatest achievements, happy Teac...
05/05/2026

To the teachers who help us look at life differently, and to the ones who share in our greatest achievements, happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Love, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

03/25/2026

Congratulations to everyone who participated! We were blown away by the art and writing you entered. This year, we received over 336,000 works, and we’re honored to announce 2026’s national winners.

View results at portal.artandwriting.org or medals.artandwriting.org.

It's time to announce the regional winners of the 2026 Scholastic Awards! Be sure to check your portal account to find y...
01/28/2026

It's time to announce the regional winners of the 2026 Scholastic Awards! Be sure to check your portal account to find your status. Gold Key-winning works will automatically advance to national judging. Congratulations to all who participated!

Go to https://portal.artandwriting.org/sign-in!

01/09/2026

Take a chance on your art! ✨💫 Future-you will be glad you did. 💛

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